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|director = Georg Wilhelm Pabst | |director = Georg Wilhelm Pabst | ||
|date= 1930 | |date= May 23, 1930 | ||
|language = French<br /> German | |language = French<br /> German | ||
|character1=The Bavarian | |character1=The Bavarian | ||
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'''Westfront 1918''' (''Vier von der Infanterie'') is a German anti-war film that tells the story of four German soldiers on the western front in France in World War One. | '''Westfront 1918''' (''Vier von der Infanterie'') is a 1930 German anti-war film that tells the story of four German soldiers on the western front in France in World War One. The Bavarian sees the war primarily as an adventure. The student experiences his first great love with the Frenchwoman Yvette. Their superior, the lieutenant, knows only one thing, namely duty fulfillment. When Karl, the fourth in the league, returns to the front after a home leave in which he surprises his wife with another man in bed, the four fall victim to their fate. The movie was based on the novel ''Vier von der Infanterie'' by Ernst Johannsen and was released before [[All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)]]. | ||
The movie was based on the novel ''Vier von der Infanterie'' by Ernst Johannsen and was released before [[All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)]]. | |||
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A French soldier can be seen with a [[Star Ruby]] pistol duing a trench raid. | A French soldier can be seen with a [[Star Ruby]] pistol duing a trench raid. | ||
[[Image:Star Ruby L.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Ruby .32 ACP]] | [[Image:Star Ruby L.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Ruby .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:wf_star_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_star_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier storming the German trench holding the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:wf_star_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_star_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The French retreating.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | ||
The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] is the standard weapon for the German infantry in the movie. | The [[Mauser Gewehr 1898]] is the standard weapon for the German infantry in the movie. The Bavarian, Karl and the student use this rifle. | ||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German artillery runner with a G98.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The squad cleaning their rifles.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_g98_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karl's rifle on the ground.]] | ||
[[File:wf_g98_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karl ([[Gustav Diessl]]) holds the Mauser.]] | |||
[[File:wf_g98_2_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He takes aim at the butcher.]] | |||
[[File:wf_g98_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Bavarian fires the rifle at french soldiers.]] | |||
==Mauser Gewehr 1871== | |||
The [[Mauser Rifle Series|Mauser Gewehr 1871]] is seen in the German artillery bunker and in the hands of a French soldier. | |||
[[Image:Mauser71.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Gewehr 1871 - 11 × 60 mm R.]] | |||
[[File:wf_g71_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The rifles behind the Meal Orderly ([[Wladimir Sokoloff]]).]] | |||
[[File:wf_g71_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The French soldier holding the rifle.]] | |||
[[File:wf_g71_3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional picture of the hospital. The Mauser is seen on the left next to sitting officer.]] | |||
==Fusil Modèle 1907-15== | ==Fusil Modèle 1907-15== | ||
French soldiers can briefly seen with [[Berthier Rifles|Berthier 1907-15]] rifles. | French soldiers can briefly seen with [[Berthier Rifles|Berthier 1907-15]] rifles. | ||
[[File:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px| | [[File:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Fusil Modèle 1907-15 - 8x50mm R]] | ||
[[File:wf_berthier_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_berthier_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier with [[Berthier Rifles|Berthier 1907-15]] rifle.]] | ||
==Chassepot 1866== | |||
Some French soldiers using [[Chassepot 1866]] rifles. Recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the [[Gras Model 1874]]. | |||
[[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chassepot 1866 - 11 mm]] | |||
[[File:wf_chass_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier on the left holds the rifle. The receiver is seen.]] | |||
[[File:wf_chass_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldiier retreats with the rifle.]] | |||
==Lebel 1886== | ==Lebel 1886== | ||
A [[Lebel 1886]] rifle can also briefly seen near a trench. | A [[Lebel 1886]] rifle can also briefly seen near a trench. | ||
[[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle - 8x50Rmm]] | [[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle - 8x50Rmm]] | ||
[[File:wf_lebel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_lebel.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Lebel on the right.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Maxim MG 08/15== | ==Maxim MG 08/15== | ||
A [[Maxim MG08/15]] is used by German soldiers. | A [[Maxim MG08/15]] is used by German soldiers. Karl briefly fires the gun before he gets wounded. | ||
[[File:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:wf_15_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_15_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers prepare the light machine gun.]] | ||
[[File:wf_15_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_15_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The MG team fire the gun.]] | ||
=Hand Grenades= | =Hand Grenades= | ||
==Model 17 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 17 Stielhandgranate== | ||
German soldiers use correct [[Model 17 Stielhandgranate]]'s. Identifiable by belt clip. | German soldiers use correct [[Model 17 Stielhandgranate]]'s. Identifiable by the belt clip. | ||
[[File:German ww1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 17 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[File:German ww1 hand grenade.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 17 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_0.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Some M17s in the German trench.]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_m17_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Student tries to throw a [[Model 17 Stielhandgranate]].]] | ||
[[File:wf_m17_1_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Bavarian with M17s on his belt.]] | |||
[[File:wf_m17_2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The grenade on the left.]] | |||
==Model 16 Stielhandgranate== | |||
Some older [[Model 16 Stielhandgranate]]s are also used by German soldiers. | |||
[[Image:M16stick.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Model 16 Stielhandgranate]] | |||
[[File:wf_m16_1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Model 16 in the middle.]] | |||
==Model 1914 Ball Grenade== | ==Model 1914 Ball Grenade== | ||
French soldiers also use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the trench raid. | French soldiers also use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the trench raid. | ||
[[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | [[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | ||
[[File:wf_ball.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_ball1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|French soldier on the left holds a Ball Grenade.]] | ||
[[File:wf_ball.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Ball Grenade in front of the Maxim.]] | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
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==French Tank== | ==French Tank== | ||
The french army use tanks that are mockup from a Schneider CA1 and a Renault FT-17. | The french army use tanks that are mockup from a Schneider CA1 and a Renault FT-17. | ||
[[File:wf_tank.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:wf_tank.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] | ||
[[Category:B&W]] | |||
[[Category: War]] | [[Category: War]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | |||
[[Category: German Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category: German Produced/Filmed]] | ||
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Westfront 1918 (Vier von der Infanterie) is a 1930 German anti-war film that tells the story of four German soldiers on the western front in France in World War One. The Bavarian sees the war primarily as an adventure. The student experiences his first great love with the Frenchwoman Yvette. Their superior, the lieutenant, knows only one thing, namely duty fulfillment. When Karl, the fourth in the league, returns to the front after a home leave in which he surprises his wife with another man in bed, the four fall victim to their fate. The movie was based on the novel Vier von der Infanterie by Ernst Johannsen and was released before All Quiet on the Western Front (1930).
The following weapons were used in the film Westfront 1918:
Handguns
Star Ruby
A French soldier can be seen with a Star Ruby pistol duing a trench raid.
Rifles
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is the standard weapon for the German infantry in the movie. The Bavarian, Karl and the student use this rifle.
Mauser Gewehr 1871
The Mauser Gewehr 1871 is seen in the German artillery bunker and in the hands of a French soldier.
Fusil Modèle 1907-15
French soldiers can briefly seen with Berthier 1907-15 rifles.
Chassepot 1866
Some French soldiers using Chassepot 1866 rifles. Recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the Gras Model 1874.
Lebel 1886
A Lebel 1886 rifle can also briefly seen near a trench.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG 08/15
A Maxim MG08/15 is used by German soldiers. Karl briefly fires the gun before he gets wounded.
Hand Grenades
Model 17 Stielhandgranate
German soldiers use correct Model 17 Stielhandgranate's. Identifiable by the belt clip.
Model 16 Stielhandgranate
Some older Model 16 Stielhandgranates are also used by German soldiers.
Model 1914 Ball Grenade
French soldiers also use Model 1914 Ball Grenades during the trench raid.
Other
French Tank
The french army use tanks that are mockup from a Schneider CA1 and a Renault FT-17.
